diff --git a/feature/weekly-forecast-summary.txt b/feature/weekly-forecast-summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f839498 --- /dev/null +++ b/feature/weekly-forecast-summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +Feature Name: Weekly (7-day) Forecast Summary + +Problem: +The current Weather App displays only a 3-day weather forecast for a selected city. +Users cannot quickly view the full week’s weather, which makes planning activities for the entire week less convenient. + +Proposed Solution: +Add a weekly forecast summary section that displays the next 7 days in a simple card or table format. +Each day’s card will display: +- Day of the week +- Minimum and maximum temperature +- Weather condition icon (sun, cloud, rain, etc.) +- Optional precipitation chance or humidity + +Implementation Details: +- HTML: Create a container section for the 7-day cards. +- CSS: Use Flexbox or Grid to layout the cards responsively for mobile and desktop. +- JavaScript (ES6+): + - Use the existing weather API to fetch 7-day forecast data (if supported). + - Dynamically generate the 7-day cards. + - Format dates using the Date object to display day names. +- Optional Enhancements: Highlight the current day, show tooltip with extra info, or use weather icons library for better visualization. + +Alternatives Considered: +- Using detailed charts (line graphs or bar charts) was considered, but simple cards are easier to implement, maintain, and fit the lightweight structure of the current app. + +Technologies Used: +- HTML5 +- CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid) +- JavaScript (ES6+) +- Existing weather API for 7-day forecast data +- Optional: weather icons library for better visuals + +Additional Context: +- No user login required; fully compatible with the current app structure. +- Improves usability by allowing users to quickly view a full week’s forecast at a glance. +- Beginner-friendly and Hacktoberfest-eligible.